Not only are they idyllic New England towns, but there seems to always be something interesting around the next corner or bend in the road. On one trip years ago, I came across this covered bridge. The colors were amazing to me. I really liked how the orange leaves in foreground seem to jump off the page.

I’ll continue to explore the area to find hidden treasures that I may have missed in previous visits.

One of our stops on the journey was the Hotel Mission in Cerocahui. This was a small but lovely village near the canyons. I saw this bell and was stuck by the contrast of it with the stone and the smooth, blue sky. It seemed to capture the essence of our trip.

We were on the edge of civilization and I believe there were parts of the city that were lawless. At least it felt that way. But, nothing scary happened.

Across the Batopilas River from the city center are the Hacienda San Miguel Ruins. We walked along the ruins one afternoon and were the only ones there. It was quite peaceful. Deer were grazing within the buildings. Right at the end of the walk as the sun was setting I came across an old stand of purple bougainvillea. I loved the contrast between the texture of the ruins and flowering bougainvillea.

One of my trips took me to the Cotswolds area which is northwest of London. The Cotswolds are the perfect representation of England, with the many hills, small villages, rivers and idyllic farms. It feels like time has stood still.

I loved the quaint houses, the lovely gardens, the relaxed atmosphere and the stone used in almost all buildings.

When I saw this photo, my first thought was that I was seeing a live watercolor painting. It seemed almost unreal. Even now, after looking at it for years, I see a watercolor painting.